How much is that PC in the window? Buying a PC at retail has clear advantages and pitfalls. Here's how to get the most out of the experience--and how to minimize the risks. (Store-Bought PCs)

Authors :: Jones, Mitt
Source :: Computer Shopper. February, 2003, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p96, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Ariana Kramer of Portland, Ore., knew it was time to retire her creaky old Macintosh when she entered a master's program in educational leadership last fall. Kramer needed a system […]

Subjects :: PowerPC-based system
PowerPC-based notebook
SPARC-based system
MIPS-based system
486-based system
680X0-based notebook
MIPS-based notebook
Home computer market
486-based notebook
SPARC-based notebook
K6-based system
680X0-based system
Retail industry -- Product information
680X0 processors -- Purchasing -- Product information
Scalable processor architecture -- Product information
Microcomputers -- Purchasing -- Product information

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